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A Functional Medicine Approach To Treating Acid Reflux

wdws — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:21:38 +0000

As an ENT, I see patients who are having trouble with acid reflux. Usually, by the time they come to see me, it is severe. They are experiencing hoarseness, changes in voice, sore throats, waking up in the middle of the night choking on phlegm, or have a morning cough. These patients do not necessarily have heartburn, and many times this symptom is not what brings them into my office.

Traditionally, we would prescribe an antacid medication or recommend the patient try Tums or Rolaids to ease their symptoms. Now, we are learning that these drugs can cause problems. We have acid in our stomachs to digest and process the foods that we are eating. By lowering the acid in the stomach, many other issues can arise.
For instance, there could be an overgrowth of bacteria and viruses. Therefore, it is essential to get to the root cause of the acid reflux instead of adding a medication.

In my practice, I take a functional medicine approach to treating patients. I use detailed diagnostics and lab testing to evaluate what is truly happening in the body. Often, I find that inflammation is the culprit, and once we address that, the symptoms improve or resolve. If you are struggling with acid reflux, I would be happy to help you get to the cause of your concern. Contact me using my secure online form to learn more about how I can help you. Let’s work together to alleviate your symptoms and optimize your health.

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Is Your Diet Compromising Your Immune System?

wdws — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:06:41 +0000

Today, let’s talk about the immune system. Have you ever thought about how important it is in keeping you healthy and safe from your environment? There are so many things coming at us that can affect the health of our immune system.

One of the main factors is the foods we eat. Research shows that approximately 70% of our immune system lines within the gut, so our diet is something to pay close attention to. Fruits and vegetables carry enzymes that help to strengthen our gut which in turn supports our immune system. When we stick to the standard American diet, it can cause inflammation leading to chronic fatigue, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and bloating. Over time, this can cause the gut lining to break down and food particles to leak out into the body. Once this happens, we start to see a breakdown in other systems, such as our cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

If you are having issues with any of these symptoms, I would be happy to work with you to strengthen your immune system and optimize your health. The answer is not putting a Band-aid on your symptoms by adding another medication but getting to the root cause of your health concern. Through functional medicine lab testing and examining your diet and lifestyle choices, I can create a customized treatment plan to restore your health. To learn more about my practice and my program, please contact me using my secure online form. What better time than now to get back to living the life you love?

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How Functional Medicine Improved My Gut Health & IBS

wdws — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:00:14 +0000

Today, I wanted to share my personal struggle with gut health and IBS. I went through a horrible battle with abdominal pain and chronic constipation. Along with that, I was having trouble with my asthma, allergies, and unbearable fatigue. In early 2021, I went to see a functional medicine practitioner because my symptoms were getting worse.

Thankfully, through lab work and examination, my practitioner was able to identify the root cause of what was going on within my body. I was put on supplementation, and I went through the elimination food diet. I was amazed how within 72 hours of starting this diet my pain went away. As time has gone on, my allergies and immune system have improved as well.

As a result of my journey with functional medicine, I began training in this field and have decided to incorporate functional medicine into my practice. I now have the knowledge to help you improve your gut health and support your immune system. I am committed to working with you to get to the root cause of your health concerns and possibly get you off some of your allergy medications.

If you would like more information about my practice and my program, please contact me using my secure online form. I know what it is like to struggle with your health, and I would love to help you get back on track to achieving your goals for optimal health.

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Food & Inhalant Allergies – Getting To The Root Cause

wdws — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:01:24 +0000

Did you know that food and inhalant allergies are interconnected? They are, and they can affect both the respiratory system and the gut. Maybe you are suffering from abdominal pain, gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, rash outbreaks, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, and post-nasal drip. Most likely, you have gone to your doctor and have been prescribed some medication to help alleviate your symptoms. The medication might help for now, but it is not treating the root cause of your health concern.

In my ENT practice, I incorporate functional medicine into my treatment plans. I work with my patients to get to the root cause of their illness so that we can effectively treat it. Through specialized lab testing, I can see if there is an imbalance within the metabolic and physiologic functions at the DNA level. It could be that the body is not making enough of a key enzyme to support the immune system, and once that issue is treated the symptoms will resolve.

If you would like to discover the root cause of your food or inhalant allergies, contact me using my secure online form to learn more about how I can help you. I would be happy to guide you along your journey to optimal health.

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Functional Medicine For Allergies

wdws — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:52:40 +0000

Are you one of the many people who struggle with allergies? As an ENT, I see plenty of people with food and inhalant allergies. I treat patients who are experiencing chronic sinus infections, asthma, acid reflux, and many other related conditions using a functional medicine approach to get to the root cause of the issue.

Personally, I have experienced food and inhalant allergies. Over time they developed into asthma because the root cause was not completely addressed. Yes, I was on allergy shots, and taking Flonase and Allegra to manage my symptoms, but that did not treat the actual problem. After I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and possibly early Crohn’s disease, I started seeing a functional medicine practitioner to see if there was anything I could do to reverse or improve my gut inflammation. As I researched this and with his assistance, I realized that had the inflammation not been found, it could have snowballed into cancer.

You see, the end result of inflammation is cancer. It changes the cellular linings of your gut and your respiratory system, and those changes take place when the cells are being reproduced. Eventually, if the inflammation is not addressed it can lead to chronic illness and even cancer. Therefore, I decided to implement functional medicine into my practice. I believe it is the missing piece in my practice and it is missing in many other medical practices as well.

Are you struggling with food or inhalant allergies? Did you ever stop to think your symptoms might be coming from an issue within your gut?

If you would like to learn more about my practice and my program, please contact me using our secure online form to schedule a consultation. I would be happy to work with you to get to the bottom of your allergies so you can achieve optimal health.

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